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whipping

 

[ ˈwɪpɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in cooking

The action or process of beating or whisking a mixture, typically of cream or egg whites, in order to incorporate air and produce a light, fluffy texture.

Synonyms

beating, mixing, whisking

Examples of usage

  • He used a whisk to speed up the whipping process.
  • She added sugar to the cream before starting the whipping.
Context #2 | Noun

punishment

The act of hitting someone with a whip as a form of punishment or torture.

Synonyms

beating, flogging, lashing

Examples of usage

  • The prisoner received twenty lashes as a whipping for his attempted escape.
  • Whipping was a common form of punishment in the past.
Context #3 | Noun

informal

A defeat or beating in a competition or game.

Synonyms

defeat, loss, thrashing

Examples of usage

  • They suffered a harsh whipping in the basketball game.
  • The team was not prepared for the whipping they received from their rivals.

Translations

Translations of the word "whipping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 chicoteamento

🇮🇳 कोड़े मारना

🇩🇪 Peitschen

🇮🇩 cambukan

🇺🇦 побиття батогом

🇵🇱 chłosta

🇯🇵 鞭打ち

🇫🇷 fouet

🇪🇸 azotes

🇹🇷 kırbaçlama

🇰🇷 채찍질

🇸🇦 جلد

🇨🇿 bičování

🇸🇰 bičovanie

🇨🇳 鞭打

🇸🇮 bičanje

🇮🇸 svipuhögg

🇰🇿 қамшымен ұру

🇬🇪 გაწვრთნა

🇦🇿 qamçı vurmaq

🇲🇽 látigo

Etymology

The word 'whipping' originated from the Old English word 'hwipian', meaning 'to strike with a whip'. Whipping has been used as a form of punishment throughout history, often associated with slavery and corporal punishment. In cooking, whipping refers to the process of beating or whisking ingredients to create a light and airy texture. The term 'whipping' is also used informally to describe a severe defeat or beating in a competition or game.

See also: whipper.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,673, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.